Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Himalayan Restaurant & Bar - Niles restaurant

San Soo Gab San - Morton Grove

Casual Korean eatery featuring traditional BBQ dishes with tableside preparation in a modern space.

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - Glenview

My father, Rudy Malnati Sr. opened his first restaurant, Pizzeria Uno, in 1943. Located in Chicago, he featured “Deep Dish Pizza”, an innovative creation that made a meal of pizza, which had previously only been eaten as a snack.

Rosded Too

Classic Thai dishes from an extensive menu presented in comfy surrounds with Asian accents.

Siam's House

Talk to Chicagoland Thais about their favorite local restaurants, and this obscure spot, tucked away in a Niles strip mall, almost always comes up. Take note of what's on the specials board and don't overlook standards like pad Thai and pad kee mao.

Pita Inn - Glenview

Local mainstay offering Mediterranean & Middle Eastern favorites in a casual, quick-serve space.

Walker Bros. Original Pancake House (Gl'[enview)

Longtime local breakfast chain serving pancakes, omelets, sandwiches & more in a old-school space.

Cafe Lucci

Inviting spot known for preparing carefully sourced regional Italian specialties plus wines galore.

New York Bagel & Bialy - Niles

Bagel bakery with a deli counter offering breakfast & lunch sandwiches, plus Jewish specialties.

Hackney's - Lake Ave., Glenview

A family-owned business dating back to Prohibition, Hackney's hospitality started in the glassed-in back porch of the Glenview home where Jack and Bebe Hackney sold corned-beef sandwiches and beer. When the Volstead Act was repealed in 1933 they added a four-stool bar and started cooking up Hackneyburgers in 10-inch black iron frying pans, served on Bebe's homemade dark rye, just the way they still serve them today.

Omega Restaurant and Bakery - Niles

This independently owned family restaurant in Niles is open 24 hours a day serving a huge menu with breakfast all day; sandwiches; massive salads; burgers; American, Greek and international fare; and a big selection of house-made cakes and baked goods.

Pequod's Pizza (Morton Grove)

Local institution known for deep-dish pizza with a caramelized crust, served in spacious digs.

Himalayan Restaurant & Bar - Niles

Indian & Nepali specialties dished family- & buffet-style in a white-tablecloth strip-mall space.

North Branch

North Branch is Glenview's local hot spot offering Chicago-style pizza, burgers and other great dishes.

Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering - Niles

Food-court sushi stand inside the H-Mart store.

Taco Village

This counter-service taqueria in Des Plaines is owned by the family that opened the erstwhile Bridgeview Taco Village in a trailer in 1968.

Kappy's Restaurant & Pancake House - Morton Grove

Diner-style eatery serving pancakes, crêpes & waffles plus American fare & global entrees.

Yard House

High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.

Glenview House Restaurant & Bar

Set in a newly rehabbed 1878 tavern, Glenview House features an extensive beer selecton, a whisky tasting lounge and a full menu of seasonal, locally sourced American comfort food with international influences.

Burt's Place

The tiny restaurant is so small that customers must call in for their orders if they expect to be served. Burt's Place, located in Morton Grove, is a neighborhood treasure with fans from all over for its signature pies.

Jasper's Cafe

Cheerful eatery serving American grub from breakfast through lunch in an airy space with a patio.

Super H-Mart - Niles

Asian grocery store chain supplying imported packaged foods & housewares plus ready-to-serve meals.